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ICBA CAST: Why are we doing an election now?

by Jordan Bateman | Sep 23, 2020 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS

ICBA’s Chris Gardner and Jordan Bateman discuss why John Horgan decided to break his word and go to the polls a year early (and during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic). Spoiler alert: it’s selfishness.

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Interesting (and sad) piece on just how uncompetitive BC's income, sales and business tax rates have become. Some days it feels like the BC NDP have never met a tax they didn't want to raise! ... See MoreSee Less

Eby government needs to tackle B.C.’s tax competitiveness problem

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British Columbia’s approach to business taxation has long been uncompetitive with other large provinces. Thanks to a poorly designed sales tax, the province has one of the highest effective tax rate...
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Did you know ICBA has helped dozens of working painters prepare and successfully challenge for their Red Seal? Our 14-week prep program is perfect for painters who have been working for 4+ years. Check out icbatraining.ca/trades for details.#openshopapprentices ... See MoreSee Less

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TRAINING THURSDAY (ON A FRIDAY): Skilled Trades BC and TenderingKerry and Jordan talk about a free info session with Skilled Trades BC, and our ICBA Training featured course -- Tendering Law.ICBA/SkilledTradesBC Info Session Live online | Free! Friday, Feb. 10, 11AM us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516740735435/WN_PGEykYVUSDuzWhGiXjrdigIn this presentation, you will receive an overview of SkilledTradesBC, what they do, and their expanded mandate. Details on Skilled Trades Certification and the services in place to assist with its implementation will be shared.------- An Overview of Tendering Law Live online | Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9-10:30AM 1.5 BC Housing CPD Points icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/9-an-overview-of-tendering-lawAs a method of procurement, tendering can be fraught with risks. Errors in accepting or evaluating bids can result in legal liability on the part of the tendering authority. Errors in the bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Tender can result in legal liability on the part of the bidder. The law of tenders is complicated and constantly evolving as the courts and the construction industry adapt to new technology and evolving project delivery methods.Introduction to the law of tendering including an overview of:• Tendering case law updates and discussion of recent decisions.• The difference between tenders and RFPs and other procurement methods.• The bidder’s obligations to the tendering authority.• The tendering authority’s obligations to the bidder.• Practical tips and advice on key aspects of tendering.MISSED THESE? CHECK OUT ICBATRAINING.CA ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know a Red Seal is the trades equivalent of a four-year university degree?The Red Seal recognizes a mix of hands-on and classroom education, and is the highest standard of construction training in Canada. #openshopapprentices icba.ca/apprenticeship ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know ICBA is the single largest sponsor of trades apprentices in B.C. -- and has been for years? Teaming up with our members across the province, we are sponsoring m ore than 1,400 trades apprentices right now.icba.ca/apprenticeship #openshopapprentices ... See MoreSee Less

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There are some facts David Eby -- after 5 years as BC's housing minister and Premier -- doesn't want you to know about housing prices in Vancouver. From an RBC report:☹️ "Canada’s least affordable market got worse..."☹️ "...setting a new (grim) record.”☹️ "...owning a home has never been so unaffordable anywhere in Canada ever – and probably most places around the world." ... See MoreSee Less

Rob Shaw: Pressure to address housing crisis mounts as affordability gets worse

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Despite all the announcements on housing affordability from the new David Eby government in Victoria, a recent report by one of Canada’s largest banks shows things on the ground have never been wors...
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